Nike Golf Camps, University of San Diego

Our junior golf program in San Diego is the premier location for instruction and fun for golfers of all ability levels. USD Men's Head Coach, Cory Scoggin, and his staff of teaching pros and college players invite you to one of the most beautiful destinations in the United States.

Campers reside on campus at University of San Diego in residence halls. For golf instruction and afternoon course play, Nike campers play a wide variety of courses in the San Diego area, including a one-day outing to famed Torrey Pines, site of the 2008 US Open! In addition to incredible golf instruction, campers participate in a range of non-golf, evening activities including swimming, bowling, campus tours, mini golf and more! Our programs in San Diego have hosted thousands of junior golfers over the years and the end result is always an unforgettable summer camp experience.

Highlights Include

Small group instruction with low student/teacher ratio with USD Coach Cory Scoggin

Daily course play with the staff focusing on course management, shot/club selection, strategy, rules and etiquette

Variety of courses in the San Diego area, including Torrey Pines

Video swing analysis

Beautiful accommodations at University of San Diego

Nike amenity package including a hat, one dozen golf balls, a camp workbook, bag tag and other great prizes

Meet Camp Coaches

Cory Scoggin

In his first campaign (2007-08) he helped guide the Toreros to six top-5 finishes, including the program's first-ever West Coast Conference championship. The Toreros advanced to the 2008 NCAA West Regional's, marking their second trip in three years.

During the 2006-07 season Cory was the interim head coach for the men's golf team at Cal State San Marcos. He directed the team to 2nd place finishes at three tournaments - the Bill Collum Invitational, Pala Mesa Invitational and their very own Cal State San Marcos Invitational. The team finished 5th at Regional's and advanced to Nationals where they placed 14th.

Scoggin competed at Cal State San Marcos where in 2003-04 he was a First Team All-American. During his senior year the team won the Cal State San Marcos Invitational and Grand Canyon Invitational. At Regional's, the team finished 2nd as Scoggin shot 6 under par for the tournament and was named Region II Golfer of the Year. In 1999 he earned his B.A. in Visual and Performing Arts, Arts and Technology Track from Cal State San Marcos in 2004. He owns an Associate of Applied Business Degree from the San Diego Golf Academy.

Clark Corbett

Clark Corbett enters his third season as the assistant coach for the USD Golf Team. Prior to his position with USD, Corbett had been playing professionally since 2003 on various mini tours such as the Asian Tour and Canadian Tour, where he was a fully exempt member in 2003.

Staff

Coach Scoggin is joined by college assistant coaches and former/current college players who serve as camp counselors.

Coach Scoggin is joined by college assistant coaches and former/current college players who serve as camp counselors.

Camp Details

Campers live on the beautiful and popular USD campus and enjoy dining in the cafeteria. Nike Golf Camp in San Diego provides young golfers with the tools to enjoy this great game for a lifetime. Our curriculum is the perfect blend of expert instruction, course play and fun off-course activities. With the experience and dedication of Coach Scoggin and his staff, each Nike camper can leave at the end of the week feeling more confident about their game. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.

Check-in and Check-out

Check-in takes place on the first day of camp on the USD campus from 1:00-2:30 pm. Graduation takes place on the last day of camp at 11:30am followed by check out at 12:00 pm.

Program Options

The Overnight fee includes all golf instruction, green fees, evening activities, housing and all meals. Extended Day option available for commuters. Price includes all golf activities, lunch, dinner and participation in evening activities.

Transportation

Nike Golf Camps does not provide transportation to and from airports, bus depots or train stations. For shuttle information to and from San Diego Airport visit www.san.org.

Weekend Stayovers

Campers participating in two consecutive weeks of camp (between sessions I and II) can stay over the weekend for a fee of $250. That fee covers room & board and supervision.

Supervision

Campers are supervised 24 hours a day. The staff lives in the dormitories/resort accommodations with the campers and participates in evening activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.

Registration Packets

A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring.

Facilities

This program is unique in that participants get to play a variety of courses during their stay. Thursday involves a special outing at the prestigious Torrey Pines Golf Course!

Stadium Golf Center

Nike Campers practice most mornings at nearby Stadium Golf Center, a "Top-10 Range" according to Golf Digest. This facility provides the perfect environment for campers to practice and improve their games with 72 natural grass and artificial hitting stations, three chipping/pitching greens with practice bunkers, and an 8,000 square foot putting green.

Riverwalk Golf Club

Steeped in a rich tradition of golf legends past, Riverwalk Golf Club offers a classic golfing experience like no other. Formerly known as the Stardust Country Club, the course entertained a myriad of golf's legends while hosting the PGA tour during the 50s and 60s. Campers utilize Riverwalk's practice facility and golf course during the camp week.

Torrey Pines Golf Course

Torrey Pines has long been recognized as one of the nation's premier municipal golf facilities. Often referred to as a "golfer's paradise", the Championship North and South courses provide views of the Pacific Ocean to the west. Torrey will play host to the 2021 US Open. Campers play Torrey Pines on Thursday afternoon prior to the last day of camp.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30amWake-up, breakfast

8:30amCamp meeting at practice facility, skills demonstrations from staff focusing on key elements of the swing for that day

8:30-NoonInstruction - campers rotate stations working on putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and the full swing

NoonLunch, relaxation

1:00-5:00pmCourse play - staff to provide on course instruction on course management, club and shot selection

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